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Boulestin

Address

5 St James's Street, London, SW1A 1EF

Contact

+44 20 7930 2030

Opening Times

Mon-Fri 7am-10.30pmSat 10am-10.30pmSun CLOSED

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Square Meal Says...

The food is well presented without being fussy (witness sweet-cured herrings with potatoes and dill), but we recommend gutsier items to get the true Gallic spirit of the place: nuggets of deep-fried brain, excellent grilled calf’s liver or one of the best cassoulets this side of Calais...In short, “heaven for rich French cuisine”.

The wine list provides a tour through some of France's best wine-producing regions, with bottles categorised geographically: Loire; Rhone; and Burgundy. Perhaps the most surprising aspect is the presence of Spanish, Hungarian and even English wines appearing on the same list - a decidedly modern, cosmopolitan addition to a traditionally French menu.

A few dishes seem almost daringly modern with their rocket and preserved lemons; but for the most part, this menu is as classic, French and retro as the grand setting...It aims to be as classic as a carefully poured glass of old Bordeaux, and is priced accordingly.

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